HSL(159, 50%, 65%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(159,50%,65%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 50%, 65%) | color: hsl(159, 50%, 65%) | |
| HEX | #79D2B3 | color: #79D2B3 | |
| RGB | rgb(121, 210, 179) | color: rgb(121, 210, 179) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 15%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 42%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 48% 18%) | color: hwb(159 48% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7991 0.0976 169.31) | color: oklch(0.7991 0.0976 169.31) | |
| Lab | lab(78.12 -33.92 7.06) | color: lab(78.12 -33.92 7.06) | |
| LCH | lch(78.12 34.65 168.24) | color: lch(78.12 34.65 168.24) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#A0A0BB — rgb(160, 160, 187)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9A94BC — rgb(154, 148, 188)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7DC0C2 — rgb(125, 192, 194)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 50%, 65%);
text
color: hsl(159, 50%, 65%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 50%, 65%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 50%, 85%), hsl(159, 50%, 65%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 50%, 65%), hsl(159, 50%, 45%))
hex
background-color: #79D2B3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,50%,65%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 50%, 65%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 50%, 65%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 50%, 65%)?
HEX: #79D2B3 | RGB: rgb(121, 210, 179) | CMYK: 42%, 0%, 15%, 18% | HSV: 159°, 42%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #79D2B3?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 50%, 65%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 159°, 279°, and 39°. For analogous combinations, try hues 129° and 189°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(159, 50%, 65%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 50%, 65%); — As HEX: color: #79D2B3; — As RGB: color: rgb(121, 210, 179); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,50%,65%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 50%, 65%);